Stay Cool, Geek

Writer/director Kurt Larson hosts this weekly exploration of what it means to be a Star Wars-watching, Disneyland-going, DC and Marvel comic book-reading, collectable-collecting geek, all while trying to remain a well-balanced adult pursuing a life-long dream.

Stay Cool, Geek 190: Hello to my Friends...In which shockingly, Kurt returns with Dave Jahblahblahblah to catch everyone up on what’s been happening. Be warned- no setlist exists as the guys instead choose to jam on some classic topics- The Star Wars Universe. The new Joker movie. The Walking Dead. Solo. And that Infinity War ending… Kurt also catches people up on his creative endeavors, and why he’s conflicted about the fate of both Stay Cool, Geek and This Week In MLB The Show. Get in, dig in, and enjoy my friends… KURT ON TWITTER KURT ON INSTAGRAM PLEASE CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO THE SHOW IN ONE OF THESE DIRECTORIES: ITUNES STITCHER LIBSYN PODBAY /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/7691639

Stay Cool, Geek 189: It's a Good Time To Be A Fish-Man.Is it a good time to be a fish-man? Kurt and Dave Jablahblahblahblah finally get together to discuss everything that's awesome about Black Panther! This turns into general Marvel talk- did Black Panther get us more excited about Avengers? Did the Ant-Man & The Wasp trailer make us laugh? Will The Fantastic Four show up in Infinity War? Moving on, we take a deep dive into whatever the heck is going on in the DCU- The Snyder Cut. Whedon out of Batgirl. Kristen Wiig cast as Cheetah. Shazam's suit. Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker. Star Wars Rebels has ended, a triumphant accomplishment to all involved. But Kurt can't seem to care... he tries to figure out why... And is there too much Star Wars coming into out future? Finally- Stranger Things 2, The Walking Dead. Lost In Space, Fantastic Beasts 2 and I'm Dying Up Here. Yes friends, it's a good time to be a fish-man indeed. KURT ON TWITTER KURT ON INSTAGRAM DAVE ON TWITTER /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/6365041

Stay Cool, Geek 188: The Lando Question.Super Bowl Trailers! Eh, they're okay. We talk about Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, Deadpool 2, and of course... Solo: A Star Wars Story. Why does the Falcon look so clean? How do we separate the character from Harrison Ford? And how will Donald Glover pronounce "Han'? The guys also discuss the Oscar contenders, the beauty of Blade Runner 2049, and whether or not geek fandom is broken... KURT ON TWITTER KURT ON INSTAGRAM /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/6256165

Stay Cool, Geek 187: The Last Jedi is Kelly DOriginal co-host and uber-producer Kelly Dolan is BACK! AND... HE MAY OR MAY NOT BE WEARING AIR JORDANS! Kelly catches the audience up on what he's been doing, digging, and delivering in the world. The guys then briefly discuss Marvel's Infinity War, Jurassic Kingdom, Disney's Fox acquisition, and It's a Wonderful Life. Then, it's on. THE. LAST. JEDI. We try to cover all the major narratives running amok in fandom, while also giving our own opinions on everything from blue milk to space sex, but not necessarily in that order! We could list all of the things we cover but what's the point, it's all in there! Plus- SCG contributors give their two cents. MERRY CHRISTMAS PEOPLE, STAY COOL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! KURT ON TWITTER KURT ON INSTAGRAM /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/6065208

Stay Cool, Geek 185: SHAZAM! And other DC heroes...Dave Jahblahblahblah joins Kurt to go over a slew of news tidbits that have far reaching implications to a whole host of our favorite properties. STAR WARS! A new, original trilogy is being helmed by Rian Johnson, along with a live-action TV show. MARVEL EXPANDING! Could Marvel finally be getting the rights to the X-Men and the Fantastic Four? And not only that, but also the rights to the original uncut Star Wars films. DC TROTS OUT JUSTICE LEAGUE! Justice League is upon us, and what do these two ever-loving DC superfans expect? Also, Shazam is case, and Black Adam's first appearance is potentially revealed. Oh yeah, and Marvel heavyweight Brian Michael Bendis has joined DC... what does this mean? This plus Stranger Things 2, The Walking Dead, and the ongoing corruption in Hollywood! KURT ON TWITTER DAVE ON TWITTER KURT ON INSTAGRAM- @ArcadeKurt /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5933328

Stay Cool, Geek 184: Jedis, JJ, & HarveyThe Last Jedi has finally released a true trailer, and Jahblahblahblah is here to help Kurt break it down. Is Kylo turning good? Is Rey going bad? What is Luke's hair doing? Are the Porgs ruining it? Does Snoke look cool? Plus, the music, the shots, the anticipation! The guys also chat about the firing of Collin Trevorrow, the hiring of JJ Abrams, and who it could have been taking over the director's chair. Justice League is upon us... but are these DC super-fans happy? From wise-cracking Flash to Metallica-loving Aquaman, what's good and what's bad about the new trailer. Finally, Hollywood has been rocked by the Harvey Weinstein revelations, and Dave wants to know how Kurt feels about the situation. www.staycoolgeek.com Instagram- @arcadekurt Twitter- @KurtEdwardL /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5826647

Stay Cool, Geek 183: Clowns Run Amok in The MummyOctober is here! And that means a visit from our favorite Horror Host Hall of Famer, Dr. Gangrene! Thankfully, the guys have a slew of interesting horror topics to break down: Jamie Lee Curtis is returning to Halloween, The Walking Dead is upon us, IT is racking up dollars at the box office, and... well, The Mummy is out for rental. These two classic universal monster horror movie buffs try to dissect what went wrong with The Mummy, if they can fix it, and how they'd approach making these movies if they were given the keys to the kingdom. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5803605

Stay Cool, Geek 182: Game of Thrones Featuring PorgsKurt is back, and he brings with him a whole slew of topics to ponder with regular contributor Dave Jahblahblahblah... Star Wars, The Last Jedi, and whether or not the evil BB8 droid is leading Kurt to the dark side of anxiety regarding the new film. Are the Porgs a sign that The Last Jedi is truly becoming "Disneyfied"? Is this simply an Empire Strikes Back retread? And will Luke wield a lightsaber? BLUE OR GREEN NO LESS? The DC Elseworlds Joker standalone movie might be happening, though the guys wonder why. Despite this, Dave nails the future Joker casting on the fly... be scared, be very scared. Are you PRO or CON Alien: Convenant? Finally, Dave and Kurt practically burst at the seams waiting to talk about all things Game of Thrones... so much so they can barely contain their excitement and theories... Oh, Dave also discusses his Force Friday experience and casts the Stay Cool, Geek audience in Game of Thrones Roles. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5709173

Stay Cool, Geek 179: Disney & D23 RecapD23 came and went with a ton of news, so it only seems right that Kurt bring in superfan Bart Scott to discuss all things Disney! The Last Jedi! Incredibles 2! Toy Story 4! A Wrinkle in Time! Wreck It Ralph 2! The Lion King! Dumbo! Mary Poppins Returns! Aladdin! Avengers Infinity War! And that's just the MOVIES! They also talk about all the new theme park news... Tron Coaster! GOTG attraction! Mickey and Minnie's Railroad! Toy Story Land! Ratatouille! AND STAR WARS GALAXIES EDGE! /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5559472

Stay Cool Geek 178: Spider-Man Comes HomeIn which Kurt & Mr. Marvel Tommy break down everything good, bad, and indifferent from Spider-Man Homecoming. Where does it stand against the other Spidey films? How was Holland? Is the Vulture a good villain for the MCU? Did anything distract from the story? Was Iron Man in the film too much? Were they missing anything? What were their favorite easter eggs? And how about those post-credits scenes? The guys also talk about Marvel heading into ComicCon, plus what is Fox up to with their mystery slate of films? /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5521205

Stay Cool, Geek 177: Han Solo Enters an Asteroid FieldIn which Kurt and Jahblahblahblahblah discuss the firing of Lord & Miller from the standalone Han Solo movie. What does this mean? Should we be concerned? What does this say about Kathleen Kennedy? And what do we think of the Ron Howard hiring? The guys get fairly passionate about all things happening in the Star Wars cinematic universe, all while trying to stay cool. This leads to a larger discussion of Marvel films, branded content, and utilizing someone's specific creative talent while still keeping pieces in line with a company's stated goals and themes. Finally, we take about the Black Panther trailer, the Inhumans trailer, Transformers, and the Universal Dark Universe. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5498898

Stay Cool 176: New Horizons and E3In which Kurt explains his latest project, and how it involves the Stay Cool, Geek audience. He then turns the show over to Millennial Nate and Jake from State Farm as they break down all the latest games from E3. SPIDER-MAN! Skyrim! Monster Hunter! The return of Mario! Battlefront 2! Project Scorpio-urr XBOX one X? DragonBallZ! And, has The Last of Us really influenced every other mainstream game since its release? /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5465326

Stay Cool, Geek 175: Wonder WomanWONDER WOMAN IS FINALLY HERE! DC Dave and the Prism Princess help Kurt break down the good, the great, and the fantastic! NO, REALLY! They also briefly discuss Spider-Man Homecoming and whether or not there's too much Tony Stark, the Justice League Dark director removal, and why Joss taking over the Justice League is truly a moving gesture. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5424347

Stay Cool Geek 174: Star Trek and the road to CastlevaniaIn which Kurt and two self-described Trekkies/Trekkers go over the new Star Trek Discovery trailer. Does it look like Trek? Does it have too much action? Will they buy the CBS streaming service in order to see it? Castlevania is here, and its trailer is hitting all the geek nostalgia sweet spots of the guys. They talk about the brilliant marketing strategy of such a show, and ponder what other Nintendo animation shows could find their way to the Netflix library. Also discussed- GOTG v2, Game of Thrones, Terminator, and Resident Evil! Finally, the guys reminisce about Roger Moore and why he is their James Bond. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5400127

Stay Cool, Geek 173: Blade Running with Star-LordThe Millennials are back, and they're here to shorten words! Come with us on another exciting edition of Stay Cool, Geek as we totes discuss GOTG Volume 2, Blade Runner 2, The Defenders, Dunkirk, and the Mumms! The guys also discuss the latest slang and music of their generations. Yes, really! /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5339292

Stay Cool, Geek 172: David Fincher's New Teen TitansIn which we discuss The New Teen Titans, Unbreakable 2, World War Z 2, Masters of the Universe, Thundercats, Hanna-Barbera, and millennials. There are also casual detours into the rock and roll hall of fame, Thundarr the Barbarian, Krypto the dog, GoBots, T2, Watership Down, Robotron, and the Legend of Zelda. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5316479

Stay Cool, Geek 171: The History of Luke Skywalker's Fashion ChoicesLuke Skywalker has certainly had his fair share of interesting outfits in the Star Wars cinematic universe. From the blouse top to the dropped Jedi Knight collar and everything in between, Kurt and Jahblahblah break down the history of Luke's fashion. Specifically, the guys get fixated on Farmboy Luke's taped jeans. Also, the guys dictate what MUST be in the Rampage movie, and also discuss Star Wars Rebels, Drake, Degrassi, Krypton, and Cloak and Dagger. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5298404

Stay Cool, Geek 170: The Last Jedi in Seattle In which Kurt and The Weasel break down all the excitement that is THE LAST JEDI! The trailer! The poster! The cool words Luke Skywalker speaks! Plus, they also discuss the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer and why Marvel just gets it. Even still, The Weasel explains his current malaise in regards to super-hero movies. The guys also sprinkle in thoughts on Jason X, The Fast & The Furious, Inherent Vice, and why or why not Walt Disney would be ok with the purchase of Lucasfilm. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5277876

Stay Cool, Geek 169: Batgirl vs ZombiesSUPER-SIZED GIANT ANNUAL EDITION OF SCG! ONLY 50 CENTS! Kurt begins the podcast with a reflection on S-town and the power of postcards. He then welcomes Jerrod from Chicago to discuss the shocking Joss Whedon-Batgirl developments. Finally, Cultspark Bob is here to lay down the law regarding The Walking Dead season finale. All this plus- Spider-Man Homecoming, The Defenders, Deadpool Cable casting, Venom, IT, The Mummy, and more! /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5243720

Stay Cool, Geek 168: It's Millennial Morphin' Time!Resident SCG millennial Nate is here to host Stay Cool, Geek... and this time, he's brought two buddies along to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the new Power Rangers movie! The guys wax poetic about their childhood and what they expected from the Power Rangers film, and whether or not that delivered. Jake from State Farm and Magic Mikey also get into some video games, specifically the new Zelda game and whether or not Logan ripped off The Last of Us. Finally, Kurt steps into the thunderdome with the boys to get into the DCU and the new Justice League trailer! /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5209465

Stay Cool, Geek 167: Darth Maul Enters The MatrixIn which Kurt & Cultspark Bob run down all the latest news and rumors within the greater geek community. The Matrix Reboot, Rebrand or urrr... something? Is this a good idea or are we unreasonably objecting to this concept? Will Neo reappear? Will Michael B. Jordan play a young Morpheus? And what are our fondest memories from the first three films? A Venom standalone film is coming, and despite Bob's objection to the character as a whole, he tries to look at this thing rationally. The guys also ponder whether this will be tied into the new Spider-Man universe. The Batman has been delayed and the script is getting a page one rewrite, one that might not even include Joe Mangienello's take on Deathstroke. This could be a good thing, it could be a bad thing... the guys explain why either is plausible. Also, the guys find time to talk Lego Batman, John Wick 2, Star Wars legacy characters and yes... that thing about Darth Maul. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5187460

Stay Cool, Geek 165: PART B... LoganMr. Marvel and Kurt discuss LOGAN. Was it one of the greatest super-hero films ever? Was it better than all other X-Men films? And what does the future hold for the cinematic version of Wolverine? /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5148891

Stay Cool, Geek 163: Animation Awesomeness & Steven UniverseIn which The Prism Princess & DJ David once again guest host Stay Cool Geek! Even more exciting, they talk about something Kurt never discusses- ANIMATION! They feel we are in the Golden Age of Animation, and by the time you're done listening, you'll likely agree. Specifically, they discuss why Steven Universe enthralls and excites them, from the messages to the inclusivity and diversity principles, it's obviously a show you should be checking out. They also talk about the updated Voltron Legendary Defenders Series, Gravity Falls, and Star vs The Forces From Evil! /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5108344

Stay Cool Geek 162: The Batman meets Lon Chaney.In which Kurt and DC superfan Dave Jahblahblahblah run down the possibilities regarding the latest Ben Affleck Batman rumor. Why would he want to leave the cowl behind, and if true, what would be the likelihood of Warners Brothers letting him out of his contract? Somewhere, there is an unlikely precedent involving The Cat In The Hat... Kurt then welcomes in beloved horror host Dr. Gangrene to talk about the mythological tale of the long lost 1927 Lon Chaney film London After Midnight. Why is this film so hallowed? Does an actual print exists? And is the chase for the film better than the product? Kurt and the Doc also discuss the latest Halloween and Friday the 13th news, with a shocking twist as Dr. Gangrene reveals an opinion about the Halloween franchise which throws Kurt for a loop. Also, more Egghead. You know it's a good show when there's more Egghead. /episode/index/show/staycoolgeek/id/5098637